Hong Kong-Kennedy Town

On Nick's birthday morning and my first morning in Hong Kong, we went to Kennedy Town, where his dad and grandparents used to live back in the days. It was a working day so there were not many people around and since this area is a bit out of the way from the city centre, we were able to enjoy leisurely walks there and take in the views.

 Market and the market cat

 My personal tour guide pointing out things for me to see

 These amazing Banyan tree roots

 A picture with the minibuses in Christmas colours

 Vertical lines

 Taxi driver stealing the shot:

Nick speculated that this dad had lived here back in the days, and was bringing his son back to tell him stories about his old home.

Recycled soda cans compressed into a cube

 Spot the two beautiful Taiwan blue magpies (they have long tails and orange beaks):

 Old-fashioned windows:

Walking to the Sai Wan swimming shed

Heading to the Sai Wan swimming shed that was built by the Hong Kong government in the 20th century to provide changing rooms and wooden piers for swimmers. There were many of these being built along sea shores but Sai Wan is the only one left in use. 

When we got there, there were a few other groups of young people hanging around to wait for their photo opportunity on the small pier. It is a popular spot for fashion photography and instagrammers. 

We did not make it to the pier but settled on a bench close to the other end of the green swimming shed to do our morning devotion, with this view in front.

 We spotted an injured butterfly on our walk back.

Interesting objects

 I was wow-ed by the light blue sea and sky that opened up in front of us

After this, we jumped on a tram and headed into Central.